Zach Merrett has spoken publicly following the sacking of Brad Scott as coach of Essendon Football Club, revealing he first heard the news informally at a café before receiving official confirmation from the club. Merrett described the decision as emotional after working closely with Scott for four years and said he would take time to consider how the change affects his own long-term future at Essendon amid ongoing trade speculation.
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Essendon star Zach Merrett on Brad Scott sacking, his future at the club
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Zach Merrett has spoken publicly following the sacking of Brad Scott as coach of Essendon Football Club, revealing he first heard the news informally at a café before receiving official confirmation from the club. Mer...
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